Chris Van Allsburg is an author/illustrator who is familiar to many young
children. This project will enable children to become more familiar with
books written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg with special emphasis on
The Polar Express. Children will do a search on Chris Van Allsburg to find
background information about him and his books.

They will read the personal information found in his biography and locate
titles of books written and illustrated by him. They will become familiar
with using the net to search for relevant information on the topic provided as
well as recording the information.

The Stellar School Internet Connection will provide access to information that
would not be readily available using traditional means. Students will be able
to visit the Author Search Web Site and e-mail the author. Without the
Stellar School program our school will not have the finances necessary to
provide Internet access in the future.